Hotel Sales Manager

StepStone Hospitality•Salt Lake City, UT

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Marriott Salt Lake City University Park is seeking a dynamic and motivated Sales Manager for their StepStone Hospitality managed hotel. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent organizational and communication skills, strong proficiency in multi-tasking, and essential hospitality sales experience.

Requirements

Flexibility to work various shifts
Previous guest service experience
Excellent communication skills
Minimum lifting of 50 pounds
Pushing, bending, stopping, upward reaching, manual dexterity
Hearing, writing, typing
Minimum pulling of 50 pounds
Ability to read, write and speak English, with excellent grammar and communication skills (written and verbal)
Hospitality sales experience essential

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of CI/TY Sales System is preferred
Marriott Full-Service PMS experience is preferred but not a requirement
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Office, Chrome, Internet Explorer
Well organized and detail oriented
Ability to work independently
Display initiative, perseverance and analytical skills
Professional, ethical and displays enthusiasm
Excellent customer service skills
Team player and ability to get along with others
Available to meet guests which may include weekends

Responsibilities

Solicitation of new and existing accounts to meet and exceed revenue goals through telephone/e-mail, solicitation, outside sales calls, virtual/site inspections and written communication
Ability to book new business including group, business travel, and meeting room rental
Ability to work with the operation team to execute group, meeting, and event business
Develop and execute strategic plans to maximize revenue
Meet sales goals through the development of new customers as well as nurturing existing client relationships
Ability to quote rates and availability to customers and manage groups and catering leads alongside revenue management for optimal pricing
Must have the ability to communicate effectively with all hotel departments but also work independently
Assumes the responsibility for set-up and execution of events as needed
Assist with other areas as assigned by the General Manager, and Regional VP of Sales and Marketing
Ability to work with outside catering companies and local vendors to execute successful events
Ability to log all sales related activity in the CITY Sales and Catering sales software system